Judy Peterson's Last Day will be June 15, 2012

Judy Peterson will be leaving the Department of Psychology at the end of spring semester.

Judy Peterson will be leaving the Department of Psychology at the end of spring semester. Her last day will be June 15, 2012.
Judy received her B.A. in Psychology from Hamline University. She completed her M.A. in Experimental Psychology at the University of Minnesota under the guidance of Professors Bill Fox and Dwight Burkhardt.
While in her Master's program, she began working as a Research Assistant in Honeywell's Systems and Research Center. During her eight years in the Man-Machine Sciences group, Judy advanced to the position of Senior Research Scientist and was recognized with Honeywell's Special Achievement Award.
In 1989, Judy returned to the University of Minnesota to coordinate the largest class on campus - Intro Psych. She played a key role in transforming the course, working on the introduction of live faculty lectures, multimedia technology, weekly discussion sections and writing assignments. In 1993, she took on the additional duties of Teaching Assistant coordination.
In 1999, Judy became the Coordinator of Instructional Services for the Department of Psychology. For the last twelve years she has supported Psychology's academic programs through curricular evaluation and planning, course scheduling, teaching appointments, instructor and graduate assistant supervision, instructional budget management, teaching evaluation/development, and the resolution of teaching and staffing issues.
Judy received CLA's Outstanding Service Award twice, in 2001 and 2010, in recognition of her contributions to the overall mission of the College of Liberal Arts. In 2005 she was selected to participate in the University's Women's Leadership Institute.
Judy is recognized throughout the Psychology Department and in the College of Liberal Arts for her outstanding management of the Psychology Curriculum. She is also a friend and colleague to faculty and staff, and to countless instructors and grad students past and present. We are all grateful to her for the many contributions she has made to Minnesota Psychology. We all wish her the best in the next chapter of her life.

Colin DeYoung and Cheryl Olman Receive Faculty Promotions!

We are delighted to tell you that the Provost has recommended Colin DeYoung and Cheryl Olman to the Board of Regents for promotions. They will receive tenure and will be promoted to associate professor.

Dear Psychology Colleagues,
I'm delighted to tell you that the Provost has recommended Colin DeYoung and Cheryl Olman to the Board of Regents for promotions. They will receive tenure and will be promoted to associate professor.
This is indeed great news, and recognition of the superb accomplishments of these colleagues. Please be sure to congratulate Colin and Cheryl when you have an opportunity.
Best,
--Gordon

Traci Mann and Rich Lee Receive Faculty Promotions!

We are delighted to tell you that the Provost has recommended Traci Mann and Rich Lee to the Board of Regents for promotions. They will be promoted to full professor.

Dear Psychology Colleagues,
I'm delighted to tell you that the Provost has recommended Traci Mann and Rich Lee to the Board of Regents for promotions. They will be promoted to full professor.
This is indeed great news, and recognition of the superb accomplishments of these colleagues. Please be sure to congratulate Traci and Rich when you have an opportunity.
Best,
--Gordon

Welcome, Michael Walsh (Coordinator of Instructional Services)

We are pleased to welcome a new staff member to our department - Michael Walsh, as our Coordinator of Instructional Services.

Hello Department of Psychology,
We are pleased to welcome a new staff member to our department - Michael Walsh. Michael will be starting Tuesday 5/15 as our Coordinator of Instructional Services. He will be taking on responsibilities from Judy Peterson when she leaves the Department in mid-June. During the overlap period, Michael's office will be S351.
Michael comes to us from the U of M's Department of English, where his role has been Course Coordinator. Prior to English, he was with the U of M's Department of Educational Policy and Administration as their Program Assistant for the Licensing and Leadership Development Program. Please find an opportunity to introduce yourself to Michael and to welcome him to the Department.

Carla Bates Wins Major University Award

We are delighted to tell you that Carla Bates has been selected as a
recipient of the University's Outstanding Community Service Award.

Dear Psychology Colleagues,
I'm delighted to tell you that Carla Bates has been selected as a
recipient of the University's Outstanding Community Service Award.
According to the award letter to Carla:
"This award is one of the highest honors the University gives to a
staff member for service to the community. This award recognizes the
substantial and significant contributions you have made to the
community in your role as a University of Minnesota staff member. Your
contributions to building University-community partnerships and
programs benefit university students, faculty, staff, community
partners and citizens."
The award recognizes Carla's service to the community on the
Minneapolis School Board and in numerous other activities both on and
off campus.
Carla will be honored at a reception on April 23 and again at the
Board of Regents awards ceremony on May 10.
Please join me in congratulating Carla for this terrific honor and for
her great service to our community which it recognizes.
Best,
--Gordon

Donor Awards for Psychology Undergraduate Engagement

The Psychology Department proudly announces the Spring 2012 winners of the Donor Awards for Psychology Undergraduate Engagement. The two candidates who best articulated the link between their academic studies in psychology and community projects were selected for the $500 award.

Colin DeYoung Wins Prestigious Award

Dear Psychology Colleagues,
I'm pleased to tell you that Professor Colin DeYoung has won a SAGE
Young Scholars Award from the Foundation for Personality and Social
Psychology, which will be given at the SPSP conference later this
month. Colin is a member of our Personality, Individual Differences,
and Behavior Genetics (PIB) program.
Let's all congratulate Colin on this splendid recognition of his
research accomplishments!